I would consider using the app and I would pay for it.
The primary motivator for me to change from Gmail is the privacy, security issues. So long as you make for sure everything is encrypted and I only have the key to unlocking that, I would switch in a heartbeat.
You don't understand his point because you don't understand your own post.
You begin by talking about your macro view of things and all you do is whine and cry about Google Maps when the article is about voice? How can you have a macro view of things and mention a single app? Try and stay on topic at least?
Great post and great story. I've lived in the Twin Cities for 10 years now and we got a pretty good set of tech companies running around this area. I'm glad you were able to find a good home out in San Francisco man.